Dan Z wrote:Chuck Everett wrote:Dan Z wrote:
It depends on if another team offers him a contract. He might want more than one year (if possible) because of his current injury.
The other thing to keep in mind is that if he takes the QO then he can veto any trades. That's not a big deal, but wanted to point that out.
I don't agree with letting him walk per se if I can offer a QO. However, few teams have cap space anyway. His team would have to find a sign and trade. I mean fat chance getting big dollars off of these past 4 seasons. I like Pat (he played for Coach Ham), but I abhor paying guys who don't deserve it. If he's not willing to take a fair deal, fine, play on the QO. If he over performs, he probably still needs the Bulls to help facilitate a S&T at a minimum. There is no downside to the front office being patient with regards to a deal with him, IMO.
I agree. I'm just saying that if another teams offers him a decent contract then do the Bulls match? Someone like the Pistons, Spurs or Charlotte might think he has potential (and is young enough to grow with their core).
If they overpay him, say 4 years/100 million. I'd be fine letting him walk. Each of those teams you listed would have him in 4th best player role at best from a usage perspective. Well, as we've seen with the Bulls, if that's his role, he would be drastically overpaid for what he gives you from night to night.
Charlotte: LaMelo, Miller, Bridges, high lotto pick
San Antonio: Wemby, Vassell, Keldon, Sochan, high lotto pick
Detroit: Cade, Ivey, Duren, Ausar, Stewart, high lotto pick